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Phillies set to battle Cardinals in three-game series, favored to win with opening line of -185

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off in a three-game series, with the Phillies currently leading the season series 2-1. Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals, while Cris Sanchez will start for the Phillies. The Phillies are the favorites with a -185 opening line. Can the Phillies start the homestand with a win? Stay tuned for the Cardinals vs. Phillies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +167 | Phillies -185
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-134) | Phillies -1.5 (+112)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 65%.

St. Louis vs Philadelphia Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to have Matthew Liberatore as their starting pitcher on Monday evening, following his recent dominant performance against the Pirates where he only allowed one run in seven innings and secured a win. Liberatore has been having a standout season, conceding two or fewer runs in his last five outings, and maintaining a 3.07 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with a 3-3 record in 41 innings. The Cardinals are currently on a winning streak, having swept three consecutive series, including victories over the Pirates and Nationals. Veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado has been quiet at the plate this month, but Brendan Donovan has been a standout hitter for the team. The Cardinals are averaging 4.70 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.85 ERA. With a power ranking of 20 and overall record of 21-19, St. Louis is currently ranked 11th in offense and 14th in defense in the league.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Cris Sanchez will be starting the upcoming series for the Philadelphia Phillies, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. Sanchez has been consistent, with a 2.89 ERA and a 4-1 record this season. The Phillies have been on a winning streak, narrowing the gap with the division leaders. Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler have been key offensive threats, while Alec Bohm recently hit his first home run. The team is averaging 4.82 runs per game and has a solid 3.86 ERA. With a power ranking of 14, the Phillies rank 9th in offense and 18th in defense. They hold a 23-16 record and recently won a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cardinals Struggle Away, Phillies Thrive at Home: Pitching Matchup Favors Philadelphia

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown strong performance recently, with a notable difference in their performance when playing away games. They currently have a road record that places them six games below .500 for the season. In contrast, the Philadelphia Phillies have displayed impressive consistency at home, losing only six games at home all season. Their recent performance has been favorable, winning six of their last eight games leading up to Sunday night's game. Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore has struggled on the road, evidenced by his high 5.06 ERA this season. On the other hand, Phillies pitcher Cris Sanchez has been consistently effective, allowing two or fewer runs in his last five outings. Sanchez has historically performed well against St. Louis, boasting a 2.93 ERA and a 2-0 record in 15.1 innings pitched. The Phillies have won 5 out of 6 games in which Sanchez started recently, with a majority of their wins coming by a margin of two or more runs.

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